[Limb-sparing surgery in recurrent soft tissue sarcomas?].

Limb sparing resection in combination with radio-chemotherapy is recommended in cases of locally recurrent soft tissue sarcomas of the extremities. The clinical results of 41 patients, who underwent radical resection and additional plastic surgical reconstructive procedures for functional improvement are discussed. The integration of patients suffering from soft tissue sarcomas of the extremities into the treatment protocols of interdisciplinary tumor boards is mandatory.